Find out how popular the last name Branham is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Branham.

Branham, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Branham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Branham in America

Branham is the 2599th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Branham surname appeared 13,872 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Branham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Branham to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Branham

The surname Branham has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bran" and "ham," which together mean "homestead by the burnt clearing." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in or near a settlement established on land that had been cleared by burning.

The earliest known record of the name Branham can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a place called "Bradenham" in Norfolk, which is likely the source of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Branham was William de Bradenham, who lived in Essex, England, in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir John Branham, a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in the early 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Branham underwent various spelling variations, such as Brannam, Brannham, and Brenham. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of record-keeping at the time.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named John Branham (1677-1754) was a prominent Quaker leader and writer in Pennsylvania, United States. He authored several religious works and played a significant role in the development of the Quaker community in the region.

Another notable figure was William Branham (1909-1965), an American Christian minister and influential figure in the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. He was known for his claims of divine healing and prophetic visions, and his teachings had a significant impact on various religious movements.

Throughout history, the surname Branham has also been associated with various places and localities. For instance, Branham Park in San Jose, California, and Branham High School in the same city were named after William Branham, a local landowner and farmer in the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Branham

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Branham.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Branham was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Branham has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Branham was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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